Paris 5.5-Hour Private Impressionist Guided Tour of Musée d'Orsay and Montmartre
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Overview
This private 5.5-hour tour in Paris begins at the Musée d'Orsay, located in a former Beaux-Arts train station. The guide leads a detailed visit lasting about two and a half hours through the museum's collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Visitors see important works by Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, and others, while learning about the development of Impressionism and the museum's architecture. After the museum visit, private transportation takes the group to Montmartre. The walking tour starts near the Moulin Rouge, where the guide explains the area's artistic history, including the homes of Van Gogh and Picasso. The walk continues uphill through Montmartre's cobbled streets, with stops at Place Dalida, Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent, Le Clos Montmartre vineyard, and the Au Lapin Agile cabaret. The tour also passes Place du Tertre, the Espace Dali museum, the Bateau-Lavoir artist residence, and La Maison de Dalida. The final stop is the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, where visitors have time to explore inside and see the large mosaic of Jesus Christ. The tour includes all entrance fees with reserved entry to the Musée d'Orsay, a private guide exclusively for the group, and private transport between the museum and Montmartre. Food, drinks, gratuities, hotel transfers, and temporary exhibitions are not included.
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Itinerary
Musee d'Orsay
The tour starts inside the former Beaux-Arts train station known as Musée d'Orsay. The guide explains the art movements that led to Impressionism and shows works by Manet including Luncheon on the Grass, Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, and Monet’s poppy paintings. Visitors also see Post-Impressionist works such as Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles. The guide discusses the artists before and after the Impressionists and highlights both famous and lesser-known pieces. The museum’s architecture is also part of the visit. The stop lasts about two and a half hours.
150 min
Montmartre
After the museum, the group travels by private car to Montmartre. The walking tour begins near the Moulin Rouge’s windmill, then moves up the hill through cobbled streets. The guide points out homes of artists like Van Gogh and Picasso. Visitors enter the Sacré-Coeur Basilica to see its interior and one of the world’s largest mosaics. Other stops include Place Dalida, Moulin de la Galette, Vincent Van Gogh’s house, Artists’ Square, and the Amélie Café. The walk lasts about fifty-five minutes with time to explore inside the basilica.
55 min
Moulin Rouge
The Montmartre tour begins near the Moulin Rouge cabaret, known for its diverse entertainment history and its influence on artists like Auguste Renoir. This stop lasts around ten minutes.
10 min
Van Gogh's House
The tour passes Van Gogh’s house on Rue Lepic, where he lived with his brother in 1886. This stop is about ten minutes.
10 min
Buste de Dalida
At Place Dalida, the guide shows the square dedicated to the French singer Dalida. Visitors learn about her legacy and see the site where fans pay tribute. This stop lasts around ten minutes.
10 min
Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent
The group strolls past the Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent, an area left in a natural state to observe local plants and insects, including elderberry trees and ivy. This stop lasts about ten minutes.
10 min
Vigne du Clos Montmartre
The tour continues to Le Clos Montmartre, a small vineyard hidden behind the Sacré-Coeur. It is one of the last vineyards remaining in central Paris. This visit lasts ten minutes.
10 min
Au Lapin Agile
Visitors see Le Lapin Agile cabaret, a historic gathering place for Montmartre’s Bohemian artists until 1914. Its iconic sign remains a local symbol. This stop lasts ten minutes.
10 min
Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
The tour includes time inside the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, completed in 1914 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Inside is one of the world’s largest mosaics depicting Jesus Christ. Visitors can explore the church during this twenty-minute stop.
20 min
Place Du Tertre
The walk passes Place du Tertre, a square near Sacré-Coeur where artists display their work daily. This spot recalls Montmartre’s history as a center for modern art. The stop lasts about fifteen minutes.
15 min
Dali Museum Paris
The group passes the Espace Dali museum, which houses around 300 original artworks by Salvador Dali, including sculptures and engravings. This stop is about ten minutes.
10 min
Bateau Lavoir Saint-Julien
Visitors see the Bateau-Lavoir, a well-known artist residence in Montmartre from 1889, where painters, writers, and actors gathered. This stop lasts ten minutes.
10 min
La Maison de Dalida
The tour concludes with a visit to La Maison de Dalida on 11 Bis de la Rue Orchampt, where the singer lived from 1962 until her death in 1987. This stop is ten minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts at the bottom right side of the large stairs in front the entrance of the Orsay Museum.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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